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Family Lines Newsletter, March 20, 2011

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**Have You Done Your Homework?**

 

We are practicing what we preach at West-Ark. Which means we will pray as the Lord has taught us with every expectation that he is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine.

 

Please dedicate yourself to daily prayer.  Look for opportunities to pray with others and to pray for others.  By all means ask others to pray for you for any reason whatsoever. We are acting like disciples when we pray.

 

Here is a quick recap of our latest “assignments”:

 

·        Pray that God’s will is done

·        Pray that God will provide

·        Pray that relationships are restored

·        Pray that righteousness rules

·        Raise your expectations

·        Raise the expectations of others

·        Make prayer THE priority

·        Pay attention to God’s reply

 

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**Order of Worship**

Song Leader -- Ron Belote

Welcome

#827 -- Sweet Hour of Prayer

Prayer -- Roy Dunavin

#552 -- Have Thine Own Way

#383 -- Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

 

Lord’s Table -- Jerry Canfield

Offering

Prayer -- Jack Lewis

#837 -- I Need Thee Every Hour

 

Coins for Christ

Children’s Worship

 

Psalm 13 -- Gary Brown

Psalm 17 -- James Anderson

Psalm 26 -- Andrew Todd

Prayer -- Mat Griffin

#694 -- Servant Song

Psalm 55:1ff -- Larry Todd

Ephesians 1:18-19a -- Eric Berger

John 17 -- Russ McConnell

 

Song for Responses

#777 -- Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer

 

Shepherd’s Prayer

 

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**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**

• Bob & Loretta Loudermilk are unable to be out and about much since their car accident.  Phone calls and visits are welcomed.

• Florence Cotner requests prayers of healing for her grandson who fell on the ice.

• Honduras Mission Team, March 12-26. Pray for a successful travel and for our group to make a deep and wonderful impact on the people we come in contact with.

• Jack Harriman is home from the hospital.  If you would like to send a card, Jack & Rita’s address is 4115 East Oakmont Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

• Jerry & Cyndi Glidewell requests prayers for Emily’s health.

• Lerene Haines is still in St. Edward Hospital, room 4405.

• James & Mary Ann Scholle are both back at home now.

• Myra Flippo-Puckett has increasing weakness and stomach problems. 

• Tammy Cypert’s test were all normal. She is feeling better but needs to continue healing.

• Wendal Hull is doing better but still has some swallowing issues.  He is to begin speech therapy soon.

 

**Bereaved in Prayer**

• Funeral services for Mary Margaret Hudson were Tuesday in Van Buren, AR.

• Our love and sympathy is extended to Helen Pratt & David Beneux and their families in the passing of Eleanor Beneux Casey on March 16.  Funeral services are Saturday, March 19, 2:00 PM in the West-Ark Auditorium.

 

**Continued Prayers**

Alice Rogers

Allen Mobley

Anetia Livesay

Burnie Morris

Carolyn Harrell

Diane Murrell

F. E. Cook

Harold Gouty

Lela Neal

Margaret Stone

Mary Frances Jackson

Martha (sister of Ana Seglem)

Norma Medley

Phillip White

Rachel & Kylee Boyd

Richard & Mary Broyles

Wendal Hull

Wilma Son

Will Abernathy

 

Unless requested differently, names appear on the “continued prayers” list for two weeks.

If you or a family member need to stay on the list longer, please let the office know by calling or emailing us.  Thank you!

 

**Elder In The Office**

Russ McConnell will be in the church office on Monday of each week. If you would like to have the elders come to your home to visit and pray with you, call the office and let Russ know. The elders visit Tuesday evenings, and Russ will be happy to set up an appointment for you.  He will also be happy to pray with you, even over the phone.

 

**New Church Photo Directory ... coming April 10!**

 

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**Just Married**

Congratulations to John and Jessi Berger, who were married March 5th in Memphis, TN. They are both attending Harding Graduate School in Memphis.

 

**Happy Anniversary**

Congratulations to Harold & Ruth Gouty who celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary on March 14th!

 

**CURE Linen Sorting**

Volunteers meet at the Vicksburg Warehouse.

Monday evening, March 21, 6:30-8:00 PM.

 

**Joy Bunch**

A reminder to join us for a fish fry to be held on Saturday, March 19 at 6 PM in the FLC (gym). Please bring the fixins to go with fried fish and a little extra for friends.  We’re going to have guests!

 

**Scarf Drive**

The Cancer Support House is collecting scarves, hats, or other head coverings for men, women and children.  A box has been placed in the foyer (by the Library) for your donations.

 

**Senior Girls’ Tea**

Saturday, April 9, 10 AM to 12 Noon in the FLC (gym)

Senior girls -- Bring your photos by the church office or email them to Linda Davis at auntlinda@cox.net. 

 

**King’s Kids CALENDAR **

 

Sunday, April 3

Bridge 56 Luncheon (Hosting Honduras Team)

 

Friday, April 8

Parents' Night Out

 

Sunday, May 1

Family Scavenger Hunt – Amazing Race Style!

 

Saturday, July 30

Faith Fusion  (1 day family-stye VBS)

 

Congratulations to David Gooden -- Level 4 Arkansas Boys State Vault Champ!!

 

- Join the King’s Kids Mailing List by emailing Dena@westarkkids.org.

- Join King’s Kids on Facebook to see pictures of recent events, updated info and encouragements.

 

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**Youth Group / News**

 

Honduras Mission Trip

Group 1 (Oklahoma) will return Monday, March 21, to the building at 12:30 AM.  Group 2 (Arkansas) will leave the building on Sunday, March 20 at 1:00 AM and return to the building Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 AM.  PLEASE pray for our successful travel and for our group to make a deep and wonderful impact on the people we come in contact with.

 

WAYG Class – Sunday, March 20, 9:30-10:30 AM

We’ll have a combined Sunday AM class as we continue to discuss what it means to be ALL IN!  Come with an open heart, an open mind, and your Bible!  Let’s make 2011 the year where everything changes in our lives!

 

No WAYG Activities Tonight – Sunday, March 20

 

The Journey – Wednesday, March 23, 7-8 PM

Don’t miss out as we lift our praises to God and share a message from His Word. Bring a Bible and bring a friend!

 

Intersect Worship – Sunday, March 27, 2011

Join us Sunday at 7 PM in room 225 for a great time of praise and worship.  While it is initiated by the WAYG and the LFC, it is open to anyone.

 

**Happy Birthday**

 

March 20

Blake Frost

 

March 21

Courtney Griffin

Shannon Saunders

 

March 22

Debra Hatfield

 

March 23

Diane Arnold

Jon Huff

Garrett Keller

Kimberly Layman

 

March 26

Mike Burk

Larry Prater

 

**Nursery Helpers**

Morning

Betty Callicott

Linda Wilson

Amanda Basham

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**

Bible Classes …………  324

Sunday AM Attendance … 534

Sunday PM ……………  134

Wednesday Classes …  N/C

Contribution … …    $16,147

Children’s Homes ….. $273

Coins For Christ …. $53.07

 

Lao Worship

Attendance ……………… 30

Contribution …………   $233

             

Office Phone (479) 452-1240

Fax  (479) 452-5767

office@westarkchurchofchrist.org

www.westark.org

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"Making disciples for Jesus who are eager to serve others."

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